Subject: Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750

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Songs for the Season

Issue #84 - Descants in Bach Chorales

J. S. Bach’s 200-plus cantatas hold many choral treasures. Some of the best known, such as “Jesus, Joy of Our (Man’s) Desiring” from Cantata 147, are well within the grasp of a...

Perspectives

Issue #57 - Celebrating Bach's Legacy to the Church: After 250 years, he still preaches powerfully through his music

by Calvin Stapert

Fifty years ago, on the 200th anniversary of Bach’s death, composer Paul Hindemith gave a speech titled “Heritage and Obligation.” Like Hindemith, many composers since the time of Mozar...

Perspectives

Issue #45 - Your Worship Could Use a Little Bach: Advent readings from Luke combined with the spiritual power of 'Jesus, Joy'

by Carl L. Stam

Jesus, Joy of All Desiring" may be the single most recognizable piece of music written by johann Sebastian Bach. But although this movement from one Bach's cantatas is familiar, th...

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